The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition matchup featuring the league's biggest stars. Since its inception in 1951, it has served as a showcase event to celebrate the very best talent that professional basketball has to offer. Players are selected to the All-Star teams through a voting process by fans, media members, coaches, and players themselves. It is considered an honor to be chosen as an All-Star selection in the NBA.
Over the years, while some outstanding players have made just one or two All-Star teams, an even more exclusive group has managed to earn selections year after year. These players have sustained incredible levels of play over long careers at the pinnacle of the sport. Some legendary figures have separated themselves by appearing in the several NBA All-Star games all-time.
Most Appearances in NBA All-Star games
Lebron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in number of All-Star selections in 2024 as he was selected for the 20th time, as opposed to Abdul-Jabbar's 19. James has widened the gap just a little more as he again made the 2025 NBA All-Star roster, making a total of 21 All-Star appearances in his 21 years of experience in the NBA, which is nothing short of amazing, as he is the only player to have been an All-Star every year since he was drafted.
| Player | Number of Selections | Years |
| Lebron James | 21 | 2005 - 2024 |
| Kareem Abdul - Jabbar | 19 | 1970 - 1977; 1979 - 1989 |
| Kobe Bryant | 18 | 1998; 2000-2016 |
| Tim Duncan | 15 | 1998; 2000-2011; 2013; 2015 |
| Kevin Garnett | 15 | 1997-1998; 2000-2007; 2009 |
| Shaquille O’Neal | 15 | 1993-1998; 2000-2007; 2009 |
The All-Stars are chosen through a selection process that involves fans, media members, and players. The 10 starters - two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference - are picked based on voting that consists of 50% fans, 25% players, and 25% media.
Reserves are chosen by the coaches in each conference. James dominates the list of most All-Star selections, followed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19), Kobe Bryant (18), Tim Duncan (15), Kevin Garnett (15), and Shaquille O’Neal (15).
Among active players, LeBron James (21) and Kevin Durant (14) stand out with the most appearances. The sustained excellence demonstrated by these legends has made them All-Star mainstays for over a decade. Their stunning skills and consistency cemented their place amongst the brightest stars in NBA history.
FAQs
LeBron James has made the record of most NBA All-Star appearances i.e. 20
LeBron James is averaging 22.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists
LeBron James (20) and Kevin Durant (14) are the current players who have the most NBA All-Star appearances
Jayson Taytum made a record of 55 points in the NBA All-Star game of 2023 season.
